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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,097.62, 53,954.91 and 22,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,097.62, 53,954.91 and 22,975.80 is: 31,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,097.62 : 53,954.91 = 22,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,097.62/53,954.91 = 22,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,097.62x = 53,954.91 × 22,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,097.62x = 1,239,657,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,657,221.18/39,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,706.72

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